Prehistory
What is prehistory?
the era of human history before the development of written records
List one of the five main characteristics of a "civilized" society.
written records, advanced cities, advanced technology, complex institutions, specialized labor
This era, literally named the "rebirth" was a time of renewed interest in knowledge, art, and exploration.
The Renaissance
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
This philosopher emphasized morality, social relationships, and respect for elders.
Confucius
This ancient civilization is known for its philosophy, theater, and the birth of democracy.
Ancient Greece
What is an archaeologist?
someone who studies artifacts (bones, tools, housing, etc.) to learn more about prehistory and history
List two things for which Ancient Egypt is famous.
pyramids, mummies
This scientist is famous for his work on the theory of gravity, his laws of motion, and the creation of calculus.
Sir Issac Newton
This author, scholar, and third President of the United States wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This ruler is famous for his terracotta soldiers in Xian as well as beginning the construction of the Great Wall.
Qin Shi Huang
What are the three branches of US government?
legislative (make laws), executive (enforce laws), judicial (interpret laws)
List two details about the Paleolithic Age.
stone tools, hunter-gatherers, nomads, fire, cave art
This military leader started a civil war that led to the fall of the Roman Republic and the creation of the Roman Empire. He was stabbed to death on the Ides of March.
Julius Caesar
This king is famous for separating England from the Catholic Church as well as having been married six times.
Henry VIII
This religious groups came to New England on the Mayflower in 1620 and established a new colony.
Pilgrims
List three important inventions that were made in China.
gunpowder, printing, papermaking, compass
This person was a brilliant artist, inventor, musician, scientist, and engineer who is famous for painting the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.
Leonardo da Vinci
Explain how human life changed during the Neolithic Era.
agriculture, permanent settlement, specialized labor, social hierarchy
This ancient civilization is famous for its grid planning and sewage system.
Harappan (Indus River Valley Civilization)
This monk started a religious revolution by nailing a list of criticisms to the door of a church. This led to a split in the Catholic Church.
Martin Luther
List four rights granted to Americans under the US Constitution.
freedom of speech, religion, press, right to bear arms, no unlawful search or seizure, trial by jury, no cruel and unusual punishment
This concept emphasizes the belief that an emperor's power was divine. However, if the emperor's ruled poorly, this was a sign that the leader had lost the will of God and should be replaced.
This explorer sailed to Aztec civilization (present-day Mexico) in search of gold.
Hernando Cortes
How old is the oldest known hominid? What did archaeologists name her?
3-4 million years old, Lucy
This ruler created the oldest known code of law. Was this code fair? Give an example of why or why not.
Hammurabi, not fair, different punishments for higher and lower social classes
List four of the Allied powers that fought against the Nazis during World War II.
US, Great Britain, USSR, France, Canada, Australia
Jamestown
undrinkable water, mosquitoes spreading disease, lack of farming experience, attacks by local Native Americans
This explorer made many voyages throughout Asia, as well as Africa. Give his name as well as the number of voyages he made.
Zhang He, 7
Name three crops or animals that went from the Western to Eastern Hemisphere and vice versa during the Columbian Exchange.
west to east-vanilla, chocolate, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes
east to west-coffee, bananas, horses, onions, diseases